Utopian Collection (page 2)

A View of Longleat, c. 1810 (oil on panel)
450229 A View of Longleat, c.1810 (oil on panel) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 13x19 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Longleat is an English stately home)

Basilica of Constantine. Entrance wall in a fantastic setting
449349 Basilica of Constantine. Entrance wall in a fantastic setting (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 26.2x42.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Temple of Vesta in the Forum Boarium, seen from the North, the Tiber to the right, c
449348 The Temple of Vesta in the Forum Boarium, seen from the North, the Tiber to the right, c.1650 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Vrancx

Diana asleep in a Woodland Glade (oil on canvas)
475779 Diana asleep in a Woodland Glade (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

The Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c. 1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware)
2648177 The Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c.1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware) by Durantino, Guido (fl.1520-76) (workshop of); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream, 1127-1279 (album leaf, ink & colour on silk)
1152942 Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream, 1127-1279 (album leaf, ink & colour on silk) by Ma Yuan (c. 1160-1225); 35.7x30.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs. A

The Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales
CHT200420 The Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales by Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88), Paris, 1871 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Nursery in the Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales
CHT200418 The Nursery in the Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales by Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88), Paris, 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris
CHT163658 Project for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, 1849 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Parents are the Real Teachers, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT218570 Parents are the Real Teachers, late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

The Antique Fountain and Arch at Grottaferrata, Rome (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
449385 The Antique Fountain and Arch at Grottaferrata, Rome (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); eThe Devonshire Collections

Landscape with the journey of Jacob (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449257 Landscape with the journey of Jacob (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 25.6x38.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Chiesa della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
449388 Chiesa della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); eThe Devonshire Collections

View of the Basilian Monastery at Grottaferrata, Rome (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
449386 View of the Basilian Monastery at Grottaferrata, Rome (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); eThe Devonshire Collections

Ascanius shooting the stag of Sylvia, c. 1680 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
1762611 Ascanius shooting the stag of Sylvia, c.1680 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 25.2x32.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The gallery of Cardinal Silvio Valenti Gonzague (Gonzaga in Italian, 1690-1756), c
JEB4876312 The gallery of Cardinal Silvio Valenti Gonzague (Gonzaga in Italian, 1690-1756), c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 48x64 cm; Palais de Longchamp

Esperanto brings peace to nations, postcard (colour litho)
CHT206382 Esperanto brings peace to nations, postcard (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illuminated "V"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615732 Illuminated " V" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Illuminated "O"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615731 Illuminated " O" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Socialist cartoon of 1895 on different forms of government (litho)
3646254 Socialist cartoon of 1895 on different forms of government (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho)
696778 Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1920 (colour Litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In addition to large-scale immigration)

Reverse of dish depicting the Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c
2648178 Reverse of dish depicting the Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c.1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware) by Durantino, Guido (fl.1520-76) (workshop of); Fitzwilliam Museum

Italian Scene Composition, 1833 (oil on canvas)
NYH434997 Italian Scene Composition, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 95.2x138.4 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1914 (colour litho)
PNP256717 Poster promoting emigration to Canada, 1914 (colour litho) by Canadian School (20th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; Canadian, out of copyright

Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88) together with the members of the first meeting
CHT217634 Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88) together with the members of the first meeting managing the Guise Familistery, 1885 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Workers housing estate, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, c. 1870 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR253257 Workers housing estate, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, c.1870 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Knight Perceval Approaches Camelot by Sea, 1920 (screen print)
3034941 The Knight Perceval Approaches Camelot by Sea, 1920 (screen print) by Mackenzie, Thomas Blakeley (1887-1944); (add.info)

Map of the New Island of Utopia from a 1518 edition of Utopia
5615727 Map of the New Island of Utopia from a 1518 edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), first published in 1516. Woodcut by Ambrosius Holbein (c. 1494-c)

The Meeting between Venus and Aeneas, c. 1678 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
1762612 The Meeting between Venus and Aeneas, c.1678 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 24.5x31.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Apollo and the Three Graces, c. 1750-60 (oil on panel)
1201683 Apollo and the Three Graces, c.1750-60 (oil on panel) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo eFine Art Images; German, out of copyright

Primavera, c. 1478 (tempera on panel)
3058544 Primavera, c.1478 (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Landscape with bridge and winding river (oil on canvas)
450181 Landscape with bridge and winding river (oil on canvas) by Barker, Benjamin (1776-1838); 74.3x55.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution
485195 National Almanach for 1791, dedicated to the Friends of the Constitution, 1790 (colour aquatint) (see 485200 for detail) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Interior designs for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart
CHT208483 Interior designs for the Napoleon housing development, 58 rue Rochechouart, Paris, 1849 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisment depicting a worker colony, illustration from Le Monde Illustre
CHT217638 Advertisment depicting a worker colony, illustration from Le Monde Illustre, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, engraved by Perrot (19th century
CHT346688 Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, engraved by Perrot (19th century) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

An Arcadian Revel (oil on paper)
AGN265341 An Arcadian Revel (oil on paper) by Cristall, Joshua (1767-1847); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Cross-section of industrial houses at Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris
CHT233267 Cross-section of industrial houses at Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Post Office, Bournville, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
XIR178845 The Post Office, Bournville, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General plan of the salt works in the ideal city of Chaux
XIR169571 General plan of the salt works in the ideal city of Chaux, engraved by Louis Sellier (b.1757) (coloured engraving) by Ledoux, Claude Nicolas (1736-1806) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Transverse section of the central part of the familistery of Guise
CHT200419 Transverse section of the central part of the familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales by Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88), Paris, 1871 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

Design for a house for a cosmopolite, 1783 (colour litho)
CHT195242 Design for a house for a cosmopolite, 1783 (colour litho) by Vaudoyer, Antoine Laurent Thomas (1756-1846); Private Collection; (add.info.: maison pour un cosmopolite)

Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas)
3740340 Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860); 27.3x21.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Robert Owen (1771-1858) Welsh social reformer

Dover Castle, 1918 (w / c on paper)
940552 Dover Castle, 1918 (w/c on paper) by Steer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright

HARMONY HALL, 1842
Robert Owens utopian community at Harmony Hall, Hampshire Date: 1842

The Bird Catchers, 1748 (oil on canvas)
3077129 The Bird Catchers, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 294.6x337.8 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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"Exploring Utopian Visions: From Port Sunlight to the Spanish Civil War" Step into the realm dreams as we delve into various hints that have shaped our perception of an ideal society. One such example is Port Sunlight, a workers' utopia founded in England. This model village aimed to provide its residents with better living conditions and amenities, fostering a sense of community and well-being. Delving deeper into history, we encounter the Second Degree Masonic Tracing Board from 1819. This intricate oil painting on wood symbolizes enlightenment and moral teachings within Freemasonry, reflecting ideals of unity and personal growth. Moving forward in time, an election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity captures the spirit of optimism during his presidency. It showcases his vision for economic progress and social welfare, embodying aspirations for a prosperous nation. The tumultuous Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) also left its mark on utopian visions. The phrase "En el que sabe, " meaning "In those who know, " reflects the hope held by those fighting for justice and equality amidst political turmoil. Charles Fourier, a French philosopher known for his radical ideas on social organization, contributed significantly to discussions surrounding utopias. His theories centered around creating harmonious societies based on cooperation rather than competition. Nature's beauty often inspires visions of paradise-like settings too. A stunning image captures vibrant marine life in Ras Mohammed National Park's coral reefs - orange Scalefin anthias swimming among table corals and red soft corals - reminding us that nature itself can be seen as a form of utopia. Artistic representations also play their part in shaping our imagination. A classical landscape featuring boys bathing depicts idyllic scenes where innocence meets nature's splendor—a glimpse into an imagined world free from worries or constraints. Belvedere in Saint Leu la Foret transports us to France circa 1820, showcasing a picturesque engraving of an architectural marvel.